The Mayor, Luisa García Chamorro, has visited Oleaje Playa Granada, which is a ‘leisure and gastronomic complex’ and has come away impressed. She considers that this new venture will “a reference point for tourism,” and will “contribute to expanding the touristic offer and services,” in Motril.
Motril
News, views and information from Motril
Drugs in the Motril Cemetery
by Martin Myall •
The Policía Nacional arrested three people in Motril allegedly belonging to a drug-trafficking gang, operating on the Costa Tropical. Those arrested are two men and a woman, aged 46, 45 and 32 years of age.
Gürtel Reaches Motril?
by Martin Myall •
For those of you that are no familiar with the Caso Gürtel, it is probably the biggest political corruption scandal ever to rock Spain and involves the Central Government.
Lucky Lola
by Martin Myall •
A 78-year-old woman from Motril had two heart attacks right in the middle of a central street but lives to tell the tale.
Motril Flea Market
by Martin Myall •
The Town Hall has just announced that it will be permitting a 2nd-hand market or car-boot sale to be held on a regular basis.
Motril Duty Pharmacist – May
by Martin Myall •
A complete list of pharmacists on emergency service in Motril during the month of May
Motril Swimming Pool Inaugurated
by Martin Myall •
Motril now has its second public swimming pool, which is situated in the north of the town, next to the Parque de las Provincias, Barrio de Los Álamos.
Model Aircraft Exhibition
by Martin Myall •
The Museo de Historia will be running an exhibition from the 7th of June until the 6th of July, comprising of models made by some of the best model-aircraft builders from around the world. The Exhibition will also including a photo exhibition, all timed to coincide with the Motril Airshow on the 16th of June.
The Cerro del Torro Mines
by Martin Myall •
This Motril tourist attraction was opened to the public three years ago, before closing down again owing to instability of the mine shafts. And so it has remained owing to a lack of public funds.
Guilty of Biting Doctor’s Buttocks
by Martin Myall •
A man in Motril – it just had to be Motril – was given a year’s, suspended, prison sentence for having bitten a doctor’s buttocks, whilst being treated. This happened back in 2008 but has only just reached trial and sentencing.